Cymbidium Mary Green 'Lipstick'

Cymbidium Mary Green 'Lipstick' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Mary Green. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium devonianum, registered on 9 July 1991 by J. & H. Larsen. This cascading cultivar produces soft pink flowers with bold red lips on short arching spikes, ideal for pot culture. Plants are best suited to cool to temperate climates and perform well in baskets.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 5 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Pale pink with bold red lips
• Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid season (July to August)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not stated)
• Flower count per spike: Up to 30
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (typical)

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce during winter dormancy
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom fertiliser before flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering